A tape drive system is disclosed. The tape drive system includes at least one tape reel assembly, a storage tape, and at least one pack arm assembly. The tape reel assembly includes a hub defining a tape winding surface about which is wound the storage tape. The pack arm assembly is

In one embodiment, the invention is directed toward inline lapping of magnetic tape. The lapping process is performed inline with one or more other magnetic tape manufacturing processes. In this manner, the number of times the magnetic tape is un-spooled and then re-spooled can be reduce

A leader block assembly including a leader block, a tape clamp, and an elastomeric member. The leader block forms a channel defined by opposing sidewalls extending from a base, each sidewall forming a lip having an under surface. The tape clamp is nested within the channel and includes a

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for stabilizing data storage media during laser servowriting of optical servo tracks on the media. The apparatus includes a spindle for rotating the media during servowriting, a fixed media platform, and a media support for stabilizing

A tape cartridge includes a first rotatable hub and a second rotatable hub. The first hub and the second hub are wound so that they are substantially full of the flexible recording tape. The flexible tape between the first and second hub crosses a centerline including the two hubs. Both

Drive systems for moving the optics sled in a laser servowriting system used to provide a servo pattern on the media of a magnetic data storage disk are disclosed. The drive systems include multiple actuators located about the centroidal axis of the optics sled. Moments induced by the

Systems and methods of thermal control in the carbon dioxide cleaning of data storage disks to reduce or prevent condensation on the surface of the media during cleaning with frozen carbon dioxide are disclosed. A hub recess receives at least a portion of the outer flange of the hub to